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Double D Tack Shop offers you the greatest selection of Tack in Northwestern Ontario. We have quality products with the safety of your horses in mind.
WINTER BLANKETS
Winter has arrived, now is the time to pick up a cozy blanket for your horse. We have a good selection of stable or turnout blankets to choose from with brand names such as Tough 1® .
 To use or not use a winter blanket: that has been a dillemma for many of us horse people in our cold climate. Not all horses need one and horses that show signs of being cold, might only need them during certain very cold days and nights. The mini shown on the left only needs her blanket when the temperature hits -20 Celcius or lower, on very windy cold days and on days with heavy wet snow, especially when it is followed by a drop in temperature. Make sure to measure your horse before buying a blanket so it will be long enough but will be nice and snug. If possible, make sure to only put a blanket on when the coat underneath is nice and dry and take the blanket off frequently to check for signs of rain rot, scuffing or other problems. A fluffy coat will help to insulate your horse, so taking the blanket off on warmer days is a really good way of keeping the coat underneath in good condition.
Our Featured Blankets:
Tough 1® 1200D or 2100D Waterproof Poly Turnout Blanket.
Ideal for our climate ~ keeps the horse dry and warm.
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ROPE HALTERS
We have a big collection of rope halters for all enthusiasts of natural horsemanship training. Come over and pick your favourite style and colour!
SOCKS FOR HORSES
  We carry Summer and Winter Whinnys. Summer Whinnys are the ultimate fly protection for your
horse's legs. They allow free motion of the fetlock joint, wick moisture
from the legs and keep legs cool. The antimicrobial properties provide
you with the safest, cleanest environment and most effective fly
protection you can put on your horses legs. Perfect for those horses which
may be allergic to some fly sprays or for those who just don't want to use
chemicals on their horses. Available in sizes from miniature to warmblood.
Winter Winnys can help your horse stay warm in our cold climate!
www.whinnywarmers.com
NIBBLE NETS
Instead of gulping down big mouthfuls of hay, the horses have to work for their hay, more like grazing. This is a much healthtier for their digestion and keeps them occupied for a much longer time. Perfect for stall bound horses, travelling and trailering. Comes in a variety of sizes and colours.
BLANKETS AND PADS
Are you wondering what size blanket your horse needs or how Horse Proof such a blanket is? Click here for some Frequently Asked Questions about horse tack.
NEW We carry a large selection of English, Western and Dressage saddle pads in a wide variety of colors and patterns. These come as simple as quilted cotton all the way to memory foam in a western pad by Weaver Leather Products.
ALSO NEW: English saddle pads in pastel colors with crocheted fly veils to match.
HALTERS
 If you need a new halter, leather or nylon, drop in and see the selection we have. We carry brand names such as Weaver and Hamilton as well as others in many sizes from suckling to draft horse. We even have some for miniature horses and llamas. Then pick out a lead in co-ordinating colours.
 ENGLISH BRIDLES
We carry a good size range of English bridles in a variety of styles, black or brown, warmblood, full size or cob.
 WESTERN HEADSTALLS
We maintain a large inventory of western headstalls in a variety of styles including one ear, two ear, futurity and v brow as well as the regular browband style. We stock a selection of colors from light oil to dark oil and black, in sizes ranging from miniature to draft horse.
SADDLES
Need a new saddle? Check out the selection that we have in stock or browse through our catalogs and we would be happy to order the saddle of your choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Horse Tack
Question:
How do I know what size blanket my horse needs?
Answer:
You should measure from the middle of the chest parallel to the ground, around the widest part of the hindquarters to the edge of the tail.. This will give you the blanket size in inches.
Question:
How "Horse Proof" is a blanket?
Answer
No blanket can be made 100% Horse Proof. The horse's surroundings , size and behaviour will determine the wear and tear on blankets. Some blankets are made to be worn in doors only. Some fabrics are tougher than others but fabric, buckles and straps can break, which is sometimes desirable if a horse gets caught on a protruding object.
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Thunder Bay Feeds and
Double D Tack Shop
5221 Townline Road Murillo, ON P7G 1G5
Phone#: (807) 935 2921
Fax#: (807) 935 2337
E-mail: info@thunderbayfeeds.com
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